Quick Recovery Checklist

Ensure that your immediate disaster caused needs are met, including food for you, your family and your pets, and clothing. This may include contacting your local chapter of the American Red Cross for assistance.

Do not eat or drink medicines, food products or beverages that have been exposed to heat, smoke, soot, chemicals or flood waters.

Allow the proper authorities to reconnect utilities. DO NOT attempt to reconnect them yourself.

Arrange for temporary shelter. This may also include contacting the American Red Cross.

Once communications are restored, directly contact your family and friends to let them know of your loss and your condition. Your family (and friends) are a critical part of your internal support group.